Customer Questions and Answers for Bottom Door Hinge (Refrigerator) by Ge

This bottom door hinge supports the refrigerator door and serves as the pivot point for smooth opening and closing. Replacing a worn hinge restores proper alignment and sealing to help prevent door sagging and cooling loss. What it does:

• Supports the door's weight at the lower corner and maintains alignment
• Provides the pivot for opening/closing and reduces friction at the door base
• Wear can cause door sagging, rubbing/binding, or the door not closing fully
• Misalignment may lead to poor gasket contact, warm spots, or condensation/frost near the door

• 1 bottom door hinge

• Disconnect power and, if applicable, shut off water before starting
• Remove items from the door and have a helper support it during removal
• Remove the upper hinge to lift the door off the lower hinge; retain any shims/spacers
• Swap the hinge, transfer shims as found, align the door, tighten fasteners, and verify the gasket seals all around